Ingredients:

3 lbs pork chops

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large clove garlic finely minced

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon red pepper flake

1 teaspoon mustard powder

splash of Worcestershire sauce

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions:

1. In a large bowl or ziplock bag, add all of the ingredients except the brown sugar and allow to chill, covered, in the fridge for 1 hour to overnight.

2. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and drizzle liberally with oil.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F.

4. Once the skillet is hot, remove pork from the fridge and place in the skillet, searing all sides of the chops. Remove from heat and sprinkle with brown sugar.

5. Cover the skillet with a baking sheet or foil (carefully!) and place in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and increase heat to 400°F. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until the thickest chop reaches 165°F and the sugar has caramelized.

6. Remove from oven and cover again, allowing to rest for 5 minutes.

Bon Appetit!